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Terrorism Protection by Design

by Sharron Halpert | Jun 2, 2019
Risk Management | Safety

By capitalizing on SAFETY Act protections, contractors can gain a competitive edge while protecting themselves and project owners from liability from a terrorist attack.

General Contractors’ Insurance Protections for a Subcontractor’s Defective Work

by Amanda M. Leffler, Anastasia J. Wade | May 27, 2019
Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Risk Management

Courts nationwide have struggled with the scope of coverage for a commercial general liability policy for damages from faulty subcontractor workmanship. An Ohio decision may result in the need for additional coverage.

Keep the Experience Modification Rate Under Control With Jobsite Safety

by Stephen Sedlak | May 25, 2019
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Many things factor into calculating an experience modification rate, but it all comes down to the workers’ compensation triumvirate - job safety, recovery-at-work programs and injury management.

Professional Liability Insurance in Today’s Construction Industry

by Frank G. Murphy, Nicholas R. Maxwell | May 17, 2019
Insurance | Risk | Risk Management

Understanding the basic mechanics of errors and omissions professional liability policies and recognizing the impact of exclusions can avoid missteps that may leave a business exposed to costly, time-consuming negligence actions.

Protect Against Wood-Frame Construction Hazards With CPL Insurance

by Drew Rothman | May 14, 2019
Insurance | Markets | Risk Management

Contractors face a learning curve to overcome the safety, project management, structural, moisture and design challenges that can impact wood-frame projects. As a result, many use insurance forms to control wide-ranging pollution problems.

Pricing Risk in (and Out of) Construction Projects

by Walead Atiyeh | May 5, 2019
Business | Business Risk | Finance | Project Management | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

Failure to trace the risk from the estimate through the turnover and startup phase of a project can lead to confusion, and worse yet, a failure by the project team to mitigate a risk identified at the estimate stage.

Construction Fire Safety Practices: What Superintendents Need to Know

by Raymond O’Brocki | Apr 29, 2019
Equipment | OSHA | PPE | Risk | Risk Management | Safety | Tools

Most—if not all—construction fires that have occurred over the last few decades were preventable. Here are some best practices to follow to avoid the risk of fire.

Digital Technology Can Resolve Low-Touch Claims in Hours, Not Days

by Brandie McDonald, Stacey LaFehr-Yoder | Apr 26, 2019
Data Analytics | Dispute Resolution | Insurance | Legal and Regulatory | Regulations | Risk | Risk Management | Technology

With digital technology, minor claims can be processed faster—sometimes in a matter of hours. But automated claims processing need not come at the expense of personalized service.
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